“Encryption is inexorably tied to our national interests. It is a safeguard for our personal secrets and economic prosperity. It helps to prevent crime and protect national security." – A report from the bipartisan House Judiciary Committee & House Energy and Commerce Committee

It is Time to Stop the Mass Surveillance and You Can Help

Millions of concerned citizens believe the U.S. government’s mass surveillance has exceeded the bounds of legality, morality, and efficacy. But for Congress to take action, surveillance reform needs grassroots support. Once upon a time, the US helps set the standard for acceptable behavior. It’s time for the US to start acting like the ethical Internet steward that it once was.

The Surveillance State Repeal Act was introduced in the U.S. House of representatives by Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12]. It was referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections where it awaits action. The Surveillance State Repeal Act would roll back constitutional abuses with a hard reset of the US government’s surveillance powers. But for Congress to take action, surveillance reform needs grassroots support.

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